RS - Buddhism Practices - Key words

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GCSE Humanities (Religion, philosophy and ethics) Flashcards on RS - Buddhism Practices - Key words, created by Carmen Watson on 18/10/2017.
Carmen Watson
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Eightfold Path Eight aspects that Buddhists try to live by in order to achieve enlightenment.
Five moral precepts Five principles that Buddhists try to follow to live ethically and morally.
Five moral precepts (LIST) - do not kill - do not steal - do not lie - do not harm sexually - do not cloud your mind (alcohol/drugs)
Impermanence Anicca; the idea that everything changes.
Kamma A person's actions; skilful result in happiness and unskilful ones in suffering.
Karuna Compassion; feeling concerned for and wanting to relieve the suffering of others.
Mantra A short sentence of sacred syllables which are chanted.
Metta Loving-kindness; showing a king and friendly attitude towards other people.
Offerings Flowers, food, incense and light that are placed on a shire.
Parinirvana Day A Mahayana festival that commemorates the Buddha's death.
Puja Any act of worship in Buddhism.
Retreat A period of time spent away from everyday life in order to focus on meditation practice.
Samatha or vipassana Types of meditation.
The six perfections The six qualities Mahayana Buddhists try to develop in order to become a Bodhisattva.
The six perfections (LIST) - generosity - morality - patience - energy (kamma) - meditation - wisdom
Vihara, Temple or Monastery Buddhist place of worship.
Wesak Buddhist festival that celebrates the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death.
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